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Our View: Sustainability is vital, though misunderstood, part of industry future

While "sustainability" may be the single most prevalent term in the tire and rubber industry today, the word may also be the most misunderstood term in our business. Just what does it mean to be sustainable?

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Meyer: Bridgestone shows support where it really counts

While Bridgestone may no longer be the title sponsor of the professional golf tournament at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, the tire and rubber product maker will continue to support the community in ways much more significant.

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Former Sibur CEO: Sanctions stunt global SR industry

Former Sibur CEO Dmitry Konov shares his viewpoint on the current European market as prices and manufacturing costs have increased due to sanctions on Russia.

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Our View: Partnerships key to helping firms address major issues

Companies big and small are entering partnerships within the rubber industry to achieve front-burner manufacturing goals—but financial return is only part of the picture.

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Meyer: The men behind the Tweel

Tim Rhyne and Steve Cron, co-recipients of this year's ACS Rubber Division's Charles Goodyear Medal, may consider themselves to be unassuming engineers, but their contribution to the rubber industry with the Tweel is undeniable.

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Our View: Rubber News rankings tell story of industry's future

While the Rubber News rankings tell the story of the industry's future, the process of compiling the numbers can be a time of reflection.

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Guest Column: Let's come together to support Conti employees

Those who want to donate to the Robb School Memorial Fund may call the First State Bank of Uvalde at 830-278-6231.

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Meyer: In defense of my driving

After receiving his first speeding ticket in nearly 29 years, Rubber News Editor Bruce Meyer learns valuable lessons in a defensive driving course.

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Our View: Pride, grit are foundation of ‘American-made'

While time had erased the callouses ContiTech's Lincoln, Neb., workers had built up on their hands, it never erased the pride—the pride that comes with building good, quality products in the American Midwest.

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Our View: Evolution is the solution to industry woes

Survival isn't so much for the fittest. It's more that survival is for the flexible. And that ability to adapt is more important than ever, especially as the rubber industry is rocked by challenges.

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